ANNUAL REPORT 2020
The Stanford Ophthalmology 2020 Annual Report, "Vision Matters: Connecting the World" highlights the department's recent news and accomplishments. Click here to read or download the PDF.
In this Issue
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Tele-Ophthalmology: Digital care in a digital world
Traditionally, medical care has been delivered with the provider and patient in the same room at the same time.
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The joy of giving sight
While playing golf five years ago, Tom Harrington noticed he had difficulty seeing the golf flag. This was a first for him, so he scheduled a visit to see an ophthalmologist.
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Advancing optic disc drusen research
When Joyce Liao, MD, PhD, associate professor of ophthalmology and of neurology, came to Stanford in 2006, she began seeing patients with optic disc drusen (ODD), a condition that effects vision and the optic nerve, and was frustrated with how little she could offer them.
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From mother to patient
A year ago, Carolyn Miller noticed some sensitivity in her left eye, and her eyelid felt swollen.
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Young patients receive sight restoring lenses
Rosie Karon was only two weeks old when her mother noticed her left pupil was misshapen.
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Cross-department team effort conquers rare inflammatory eye disease
Three years ago, Yolanda Velasco began noticing difficulty distinguishing words and images on her computer screen.
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Vision restoration in glaucoma
Laura Dubrow has approached the challenges of life-long glaucoma in both eyes with courage, determination, and a sense of humor.